1996 Dodge Neon vs 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Dodge Neon | 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 611 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 9 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Mercedes-Benz C220 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 340 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 93 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 88 | 1 |
| Power Train | 47 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 44 | 2 |
| Structure | 23 | 2 |
| Steering | 24 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 45 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 22 | 11 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1996 Dodge Neon
1996 Mercedes-Benz C220
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.